Essays and Research Papers on Management

A 5 page analysis and review of Alan R. Raedels book, 'Value-Focused Supply Management.' Third in a series of books that are designed to assist individuals who are preparing for the Certified Purchasing Manager exams, Raedels gives a comprehensive overview of this topic from with a context that emphasizes the use of Total Quality ...

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts proactive and reactive firms. Such approaches in respect to environment is demonstrated. A real life firm that changed tacts is explored. There is an emphasis on international business and how proactive and reactive approaches are integrated into the export business. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 12 page paper that examines the innovative employee incentive and reward programs that are shaping the workplace of the twenty-first century. Discussed are job sharing programs, flexible work schedules, and on-site daycare facilities. Also included is a brief description of present movements pushing for paid family-leave and the recognition of domestic ...

This is a 5 page analysis of the People Express airline and their utilization of employees. Their focus is on marketing, cost, and people, and this analysis describes whether their methods are proving to be successful.

A Comparative Report: This 5 page report compares the comparative report between Victor Vroom's Expectancy Theory and J. Stacy Adams' Equity Theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

15 pages in length. This paper details Microsoft's management style, inner workings, and the subsequent results of how it will have to do business in the future; applies to the economic impact as well. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes "Net.Gain" by John Hagel and Arthur Armstrong, in which the authors predict that online virtual "communities" will develop that will constitute the wave of the future in regards to marketing. This text is briefly compared to Alan Raedels' text on value-focused supply management and James Lewis' book on project ...

This 11 page paper looks at the different strategic options open to a business which wishes to expand. These include the use of franchises, licences, management contracts, wholly owned subsidiaries and joint ventures. Examples of well known companies are used as examples. The second part of the paper then examines a case study which has ...

This 5 page paper presents a sample interview with a CEO to demonstrate management styles and strategies. Insights gleaned from the interview are discussed. No bibliography.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the concept of conflict, and the notion of functional and dysfunctional conflict in the organizational setting. This paper relates the processes of conflict initiation and conflict resolution to group dynamics in the organizational setting, and then addresses the role of the mediator in addressing conflict between ...

This 6 page report discusses the time-honored assumption, at least in modern times, that women are more people-oriented leaders than men. Are women more people-oriented and greater believers in “participative” management? There is only one definitive answer and it is not particularly satisfying. That answer is -- “it depends.” Many social scientists commonly maintain that there is no ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of Edwards Deming's theory. His New Economics For Industry, Government, Education is used as a basis for the discussion. The paper is written as something that could be utilized as an Executive Summary for a CEO. Bibliography lists 2 sources.  

This 8 page paper looks at the current and historical position of the home furnishing retail sector in the United States. The paper starts with general facts and figures regarding the growth and level of sales in the sector and then goes on to consider the different market segments that exist. The final part of ...

This 10 page paper considers the different international trade theories of both the classical school including Adam Smith and David Ricardo as well as the neo-classical Heckscher-Ohlin (HO) model. These models are then applied to Brazil and considered in the context of an American company wishing to set up in Brazil. The bibliography cites 6 ...

Peter Senge has been one of the most influential business theorists over the last decade, in his book "The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization", he puts forward the idea that there are five disciplines an organization must tackle if it is to be successful. This 8 page paper considers those ...

This 5 page paper explores the idea of motivation and examines the theory presented by Clayton Alderfer in his book, Existence, Relatedness and Growth. No additional sources are listed.

This 5 page report discusses a fictitious company that manufactures metal containers called “MetCon.” The company has been losing market share over the past few years and has not focused on research and development in areas other than immediate process applications. The CEO of the company has decided to assemble a team that will consider strategic options for ...

11 pages in length. This is an excellent example of a case study in which prevention screenings and health promotions must be implemented in order to lessen the number of safety risks being experienced by a corporation. Topics include techniques to use in changing behavior, teambuilding, how to deal with problematic employees, utilizing the marketing department and how to ...

A 6 page paper. The concept of leadership has been studied and written about for years. It seems that every management expert in every field attempts to define and describe what is meant by the term leadership. This essay discusses the definitions of leader and leadership, which are interdependent. A list of some of ...

This 16 page paper considers the role of simulation models as a business tool in the aviation industry. The paper considers the development and formation of simulation programmes from their origins at MIT in the 1960's as well as their application to the commercial airline. The section of the paper concentrates on a case study ...

This 5 page paper looks at the concept of leadership and compares it with management practice. The difference between leadership and management is highlighted. Various styles are explored including charismatic, visionary and transitional leadership. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the globalization that is taking place in the world in terms of opportunities for even mid-sized firms. Too often, the assumption is made that the only firms that truly benefit from globalization are those with the finances and scope of something like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, or UPS. In reality, even mid-sized firms can and should take ...

A 6 page review of Joiner's book Fourth Generation Management. In this text, Joiner gives the reader a coherent and concise synthesis of some of the best management ideas available, and ties them together using the framework of his "fourth generation" model. No additional sources cited.

7 pages in length. This case study is based on the ten steps utilized in Geoffrey Bellman's book, Getting Things Done When You are Not in Charge. Includes information on each of the ten steps and analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, and effectiveness of his steps to getting things done. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the five generic market positions a company may occupy either through choice or as a result of circumstances. For each of these positions; dominant market leader, non-dominant market leader, non-dominant challenger, non-dominant follower and non-dominant specialist an example company is examined to give a greater insight to the ...